This is a great spot for both locals and tourists to buy camping, skiing, hiking, and just plain…read moreol' Living supplies. I probably missed something there, too. Hubby and I have bought shoes, shirts, gifts, and I don't even know what all, there. All our guests want to visit and browse. There's more upstairs, including tiny little jackets and bibs for the kids. So, please ... visit, and keep these people in business and available for us!

Me and my little doggie were totally charmed by this place…read more Alex and Aimee were very sweet, knowledgeable, and helpful. If you can, allow to hang out on the beautiful front porch. Neither of them minded that today we were there just for information, rather than shopping. You would have thought we were dropping $300 from the service they gave us :-).

There is nothing I love more than sitting with a good cup of coffee and reflecting on a wonderful…read moreguest experience. My husband and I were deep on a hike in the smokiest of mountains, when all of the sudden the inevitable happened. Rain poured from the skies. We thought we were prepared. We had layers on layers, and a protective rain coat. We were wrong. Well half wrong, you see I did have a protective raincoat. My partner, was wearing a windbreaker. HE GOT DRENCHED. As soon as we swam back to the car, we drove into town for a proper rain jacket. It looked like everything was closed until we found the Highland Hiker. The store was bustling, and had all the equipment we could have needed. The staff was so friendly and positively wonderful. It wasn't just "let us know if we can help" it was, "here, let me hold that up front for you" etc... They were engaging and kind and made this silly shopping experience feel like it was meant to be. It was in fact, part of the trip. I also loved that they provide disposable masks for customers, to accompany their request that you wear a mask in store. My only regret is not getting the happy hiker t shirt. This was a missed opportunity.

Last minute shopping? That's me! I pop in to the Cashiers' Highland Hiker and always find…read moresomething that works! Great gifts for my son, grandchildren and my husband! Excellent selection, really helpful staff and reasonable Covid protections. All my gifts were hits from clothes to a really pretty woven frisbee toy !! The Highland Hiker is my favorite place in Cashiers to shop for gifts for a wide range of ages! They always deliver the goods for me!

Good people. Spud's very knowledgeable when you're downstairs. Deb's the one to see upstairs. Great…read moreselection, good pricing.

We have been buying hunting supplies here for years and they never disappoint! We love buying local…read moreand love spud and deb.

Great selection of clothing and ball caps (which are my thing). The cool vibe of the store is only…read moreenhanced with beer on tap. I was digging the hat selection but I forced myself to pick just one. Will be back the next time I'm in Clayton.

Stopped in twice during my stay in Clayton. I highly recommend coming to this store if you are…read morelooking for outer wear or new hiking shoes. Everyone here is very knowledgeable and friendly. They know their stuff and will get you fitted with the right gear whether you are strolling through downtown Clayton or about to head out on the AT.

We stopped in here, looking for shoes to go hiking in…read more They have a huge selection to choose from, but sadly nothing that I was interested in nor much in my size. My friend who was also looking for shoes, she didn't find anything for herself either. The staff was knowledgable and friendly.

Been coming to Highlands forever, but apparently Sarah C beat me to my usual suspects…read more Bear Mountain is a densely stocked outdoor clothing store with a strong shoe department. Mens and women's clothing is good, with your usual hiking and outerwear, but shoes rightfully take up the majority of the space. Off season sales are usually 50% everything.

Came through on a whim on the way up to Highlands and I'm so glad we did!! Super eclectic store…read morewith impressively down to earth prices. I Also want to add that among the many treasures lay an excellent jewelry selection, both new and vintage. Owner was also so very kind! Definitely recommend stopping in to take a peek!

We stopped here over the weekend to buy a Christmas tree from their lot at the rear of the store…read more The ladies that work in the store are very nice and helpful, however the young man selling the trees was the rudest person I have every encountered in a retail environment. He basically told us he didn't care if we bought a tree or not and that he was completely over loading trees onto the top of SUVs. As a side note, the trees were brown in the center and had not been trimmed into shape throughout the summer. We took our business elsewhere and found a gorgeous fir at the OSAGE farm a few mile down the road. I hope in the future the nice ladies in the store will find a nicer person to sell their Christmas trees.

I've been wanting to stop by this place for months. Well, today was the day, as we were looking…read morefor some old knobs to go on an antique wine cabinet. We found some knobs that will probably work - not perfect, but should work. They were $3.00 each, so not cheap. If you're looking for some things that will take you back in time, some industrial type lighting, old doors, etc., stop by the Otto Depot. They may have what you want.

Really unique place. If you are looking for decorations that you can't find just anywhere this is…read morethe place. Plan to spend at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours minimum because there is so much to see. Super Friendly staff also

We were looking for gifts for the grandsons, and pop happened to think of Ild School Knife Works…read more Off we went, and were we happy we did! OSKW has every knife you need. If they don't have it, you don't need it. They even have supplies to build your own knife. And where else would you be able to find swordfish bills? Hmmm? You really have to go see this place for yourself. I think you'll be glad you did.

The service is second to none. The staff knows knives. They are also friendly, helpful, and…read moreknowledgeable. The selection of EDC, collectible, vintage, and specialized knives is awesome. They also have an unbelievable selection of parts to build your own custom knife.